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Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.3 (30)
Map Pin Small Baltimore, MD
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD

Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Baltimore, MD. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Baylor University and is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital and Carroll Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Forthman an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Forthman works at MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Forthman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center
    3333 N Calvert St Ste 200, Baltimore, MD 21218 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 235-5405

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
  • Carroll Hospital Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Osteoarthritis
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Replacement
Rheumatoid Arthritis
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Tenotomy
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Arthritis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Neuropathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteophyte of Hand
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sjögren's Syndrome
Wrist Osteophyte
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bicep Repairs
Bursal Drainage
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Surgery
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement
Microsurgical Procedure
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Decompression
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Synovial Biopsy
Tommy John Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Fusion
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    4.3
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    Based on 30 ratings
    Patient Ratings (30)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1124059779
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baylor University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Forthman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Forthman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Forthman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Forthman works at MedStar Health: Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, MD. View the full address on Dr. Forthman’s profile.

    Dr. Forthman has seen patients for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Forthman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Forthman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Forthman.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Forthman, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Forthman appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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